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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimRVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,590 $39,200
Base Invoice $33,207 $36,669
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 185
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 145
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,735 2,210
Options (change) 1,625 1,933
Destination 770 690
Total Price $37,095 $42,100
Total Invoice $35,602 $39,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $969
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimRVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine256hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$37,095$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$39,185
Total Invoice$35,602$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-2,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$36,571

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
TrimRVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,721

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in106.7 in
Length165.4 in188.0 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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